Mr Kanu said the construction of the bus terminals in Umuahia and Aba was ongoing.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) reports that 54 new suspected mpox cases were recorded in Nigeria during Week 39 of 2024, marking a decline from the 75 cases reported in
Mr Biden called on the U.S. partner to toll the same direction by donating to prevent the spread of mpox in Africa.
“The foundation is urging WHO and global health bodies to speed up the delivery of mpox vaccines to Africa.
Muyi Aina, the executive director of NPHCDA, acknowledged the vaccine donation by the American government on Tuesday in Abuja.
He said, “We have three suspected cases of mpox; two patients are in Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, and one is at the Edo State University Teaching Hospital, Auchi.”
The virologist underscored the urgent need for improving disease surveillance.
MPox, formerly known as monkeypox, is caused by a highly contagious and deadly monkeypox virus.
Mr Ghebreyesus revealed that six countries reported their first cases last week and that the vast majority continued to be among men who had sex with men.
The state health commissioner said the index case has also been under strict monitoring by the surveillance and clinical team.
